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Evan Perrollaz

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Mayoral candidate profile: Evan Perrollaz

Mayor Candidate Evan Perrollaz sees what the issues are in Friday Harbor and plans to use his 30…

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Dan Mayes, Kevin Loomis and Owen Kreger-Stickles in “The Drawer Boy.”

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The Drawer Boy highlights the power of storytelling

Though Island Stage Left is not performing Shakespeare, “The Drawer Boy” by Michael Healey, has been called one…

Governor Bob Ferguson during the meeting.
Darrell Kirk photo.

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All about ferries | Governor Bob Ferguson visits Orcas

Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson, who touted ferries as a significant issue in his election campaign, visited Orcas…

Contributed photo: Mayor Ray Jackson

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Mayoral candidate profile: Mayor Ray Jackson

Current Friday Harbor Mayor Ray Jackson is proud of the work he has done for the community over…

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Decatur listing photo.

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Potential purchase by the County of property on Decatur Island to support barge landing access

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Heritage Apples with Madrona Murphy at the Grange

Submitted by the San Juan Island Grange.

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Islanders make a heart in the sand at Jackson’s Beach July 17.

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Indivisible creates a special message in the sand in honor of John Lewis

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Alchemy Art Center celebrates new space

By Journal staff

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This newborn harbor seal pup was disentangled from netting on July 4.

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Share the shore and don’t touch seal pups, asks Orca Network’s Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network

Submitted by the Orca Network.

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Antonio the Capybara with park ranger friends

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The Capybara BARK Ranger

Local celebrity Antonio the Capybara became the island’s newest BARK ranger on June 28 during the Animal Protection…

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Rachel Leidig and Guilherme Silva

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ICE detains two community members

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Friends of the San Juans is excited to welcome and introduce Magali Cota as the new Legal Director and Staff Attorney.

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Friends welcomes new legal director, Magali Cota

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.

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Volunteers on San Juan Island learn how to identify EGC and conduct molt search surveys for early detection

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Community rallies to protect San Juan shorelines from invasive European green crab

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.